2011 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · DC11 DYN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test on 13 May 2026 at 122,574 miles passed without defects, it followed a significant failure just six days prior. This indicates that the owner addressed critical safety faults only when necessary to pass the inspection. The transition from a major failure in May 2026 to a clean pass suggests immediate repairs were made, but the underlying history shows a pattern of neglected component failure. At 122,574 miles over 15 years, the Juke averages approximately 8,170 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. The mileage record shows steady accumulation, with roughly 8,000 miles driven between the May 2024 and May 2025 tests, and another 8,000 miles leading up to the 2026 failure. This consistent use suggests the vehicle has not been left stationary for long periods, which explains the observed wear on rubber components and braking hardware. A buyer must scrutinise the structural integrity of the subframe and brake lines. The record shows a progression of corrosion from 2024, where brake pipes were merely corroded and greased, to being flagged as excessively corroded across the subframe in May 2026. This indicates an active rust issue that could eventually lead to a structural failure. Additionally, the suspension has shown significant weakness with a fractured nearside front coil spring and an excessively worn ball joint recorded in 2025. A physical inspection for play in the steering geometry and further corrosion is essential. The braking system also requires attention, as evidenced by the May 2025 failure where both front and rear pads were below the legal 1.5mm limit. While these were likely replaced since then, the May 2026 failure regarding the electronic stability control warning lamp suggests potential electrical or sensor faults that should be monitored. The history of failed bulbs, damaged lenses, and worn tyres suggests that basic items are often ignored until the MOT tester mandates replacement.